SPRING HEALTH is a beautifully appointed acupuncture clinic in the heart of Ballarat's medical precinct, providing a deep sense of relaxation & inner peace whilst receiving specialised treatments. Spring Health is a leading integrated complementary medicine clinic in Ballarat servicing Ballarat and surrounds with skype services for distance and interstate patients.
Spring Health has a combined 30 years of clinical experience in Western and Chinese medicine across many areas of health and disease management. Our practitioners, Dr. Meredith O'Loughlan (CMD) and Dr. Linghan Bai (MD) are well experienced in the areas of fertility, women's health, digestive, autoimmune disease and pain management.
Spring Health has a combined 30 years of clinical experience in Western and Chinese medicine across many areas of health and disease management. Our practitioners, Dr. Meredith O'Loughlan (CMD) and Dr. Linghan Bai (MD) are well experienced in the areas of fertility, women's health, digestive, autoimmune disease and pain management.
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Acupuncture is the fine insertion of single-use disposable needles to move the blood and qi (energy) of the body along meridians, like road maps of the body that connect to internal organs, to treat disease. There are 361 standard acupuncture points used and a selection of these made based on patients diagnosis.
Dr. Meredith O'Loughlan (TCM) is a registered acupuncturist, Chinese medical herbalist, Nutritional & Functional Medicine practitioner, counsellor and researcher. Meredith has a well developed, working understanding and appreciation of the body, illness and disease and how to support individuals to restore and maintain their bodies to participate fully in life.
How can Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine improve your chance of natural conception?. Today, women are increasingly turning to Chinese medicine to enhance their fertility, and for good reason. Chinese Medicine has a long history spanning 3000 years, assisting women with reproductive health problems.
Acupuncture can support pregnancy is various ways including pelvic and low back pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, pregnancy migraines, morning sickness to labour induction. Chinese medicine also has techniques for babies presenting as breach and in the lead up to birth. In Chinese medicine, we use a technique called moxibustion, which is close burning of a Chinese herb, ai ye, on the extremities of the body.
Women have special health needs that change with age. A woman experiences significant phases of hormonal change from adolescence to older age. These changes influence not only her menstrual cycle, but general health that can lead to susceptibility to illness or disease. Adolescent women have significantly different presenting issues that women of a middle to later aged women.
Reviews (10)
Jolie Rose
Nov 15, 2021
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I have been struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome amongst other things for almost 3 years and no one has ever understood or cared as much as Meredith. Within two weeks I started to notice a difference. Now a month in and it’s only getting better. For anyone who has tried everything else, like me, you will be amazed by what they do at spring health. Thank you so so so much! I can start living my life again!
Mick Roberts
Nov 04, 2021
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Tanya Geddes
Oct 05, 2021
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New lease of life since my first treatment with Meredith, (immediately after Acupuncture, I felt pressure released from my head).
I am now having consecutive treatments with Bai, for over 7 weeks now.
I have suffered from chronic migraines for over 30 years ( since a teenager).
On average would suffer 4 - 5 migraines a month, and weekly headaches. I would hate to imagine the number of days spent in bed and recovering from deliberating migraines over the years. Which does upset me to think about it, I can’t get those days back.
I have had CT and MRI scans which came back normal, many GP visits
I am now having consecutive treatments with Bai, for over 7 weeks now.
I have suffered from chronic migraines for over 30 years ( since a teenager).
On average would suffer 4 - 5 migraines a month, and weekly headaches. I would hate to imagine the number of days spent in bed and recovering from deliberating migraines over the years. Which does upset me to think about it, I can’t get those days back.
I have had CT and MRI scans which came back normal, many GP visits
Paula Miles
Sep 14, 2021
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Steph Finlayson
Aug 28, 2021
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Lisa Pickering
Apr 17, 2021
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Natasha O.
Oct 14, 2020
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Meredith has been wonderful in helping me since the beginning of this year. Meredith will take the time to discuss all your issues with you and start you on a program specifically for you and the issue. I strongly advise if you are thinking about having acupuncture for whatever reason and learning more about Chinese medicine and herbs, you can not go past Meredith. Highly Recommend!
Lauretta
Aug 20, 2020
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Meredith has helped me in so many ways over the last few years, she has supported me with general health and well-being, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum! Meredith is the most lovely, kind, gentle and nurturing person, her knowledge is vast and TCM is an incredible modality that has benefited me in so many ways. I love having Acupuncture, it is always so relaxing and restorative, Meredith’s practice is warm, calm and inviting, and it’s always a pleasure to be treated there for whatever reason. I couldn’t recommend Meredith more highly, and feel very lucky to have her support to help me
Samantha Shepherd
Jun 09, 2020
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Meredith was so lovely and helpful with my issue. I wasn’t too sure about the Chinese herbs at the beginning but she reassured me to stick with it and in a couple of weeks I was able to see the results. I loved that I was able to take a natural approach through herbs and diet changes rather than relying on medication. I’d definitely recommend Meredith to others!
Laura Quick
Aug 29, 2019
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I was severely lacking energy and enthusiasm, always tired and always cold despite layers of clothing before I met Meredith. I knew I could feel better but was totally blown away in how fast things changed after only a few days of Chinese herbs, acupuncture and Meredith's guidance on a few small and simple dietary changes. Meredith is super lovely, very understanding and amazingly knowledgeable!! I highly recommend seeing Meredith, she is incredible!! - I have never felt better!